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Agua de jamaica - hibiscus tea

Agua de jamaica is a classic cold drink in Mexico - it's gently fruity, floral flavor is so refreshing!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5 glasses,
Calories: 32 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup dried hibiscus flowers
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ½ cups water (or less if you prefer stronger)
  • ice, to serve

Instructions

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  1. Put the hibiscus flowers and 1 cup of cold water in a small pan and bring to a boil. Simmer for around 10 minutes then remove from the heat and leave to cool. 
  2. I usually add the sugar while the concentrate is still warm to help the sugar dissolve, but you can also add it along with the additional water later. 
  3. Once the concentrate has cooled, strain and either store for later or make up drinks. Add the rest of the water (and sugar, if not already added), pour over ice and serve.

Notes

  • This recipe makes approx ¾oz (q75ml) of concentrate which when diluted will give around 5 glasses but it may be less if you make it stronger. If you prefer it sweeter, add additional sugar along with the second lot of water.

Nutrition Information

Calories 32kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Sodium 6mg (0%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 2.1mg (2%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5glasses,

Amount Per Serving

Calories 32

% Daily Value*

Calories 32kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.